School Overview
Knightdale Elementary School, located at 109 Ridge St in Knightdale, North Carolina, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the Knightdale community, providing a foundational education for students in the primary grade levels while striving to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by the Wake County Public School System, which is one of the largest and most highly regarded districts in North Carolina. Knightdale Elementary focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication with families, offering updates on academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and school-wide events, reinforcing its goal of building a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents.
550
Total Students
44.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knightdale Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White93
Hispanic178
Black229
Asian19
Two or More30
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    229 (41.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    178 (32.4 %)
  • White
    93 (16.9 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    19 (3.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wake County Schools
Phone: (919)266-8540
Website: http://www.wcpss.net/knightdalees
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 546
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 22
Kindergarten 81
Grade 1 83
Grade 2 93
Grade 3 86
Grade 4 97
Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Knightdale Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten22
Kindergarten81
Grade 183
Grade 293
Grade 386
Grade 497
Grade 588
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Knightdale Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26848.7%
Male28251.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)